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The image is a blur. A quick focus shows a pair of female feet in black gum sole shoes standing on packed gravel. “Kayla. Recording?” a man says. “Running, Sir.” “Aim it at me.” “No problem, Andreas,” Kayla swings the camera up and around to focus on a tall, lanky man. “We’re all about you, Sir.” Andreas stands outside the gravel area. A short, wooden rail fence delimits the edge. He wears tight black clothing, black gloves, and black gum sole shoes. A black facemask hides his identity. A black breathing mask covers his mouth and nose. Posing with one foot propped on a chair-sized rock and his hand draped over his knee, he fails to appear casual. He begins speaking with a deliberate pace, “Corporate greed and government corruption continue …show more content…

Coal is how big business makes their money. Coal is why they built too much power. Holding profit above all else, they claim no good reason exists to stop mining. Science proves otherwise, yet nobody blocks these destructive practices. Before we all die, we must stop them. Tonight, we take the first step toward removing their ability to control our world. We won’t let them mine coal. We will remove their funding. They will lose their power.” Andreas pauses. He takes a deep breath from his breather mask and exhales, “Better?” Kayla coughs, “Better. You look crazy. But, you look crazy all the time.” “Thanks, Dear. You’re sweet.” Kayla pans to two other people in tight black clothing. They look into the camera. “What do you two think?” The female shrugs, “He sounds desperate. Let’s break something.” The male smashes a fist into his other palm, “I’m with you, Mary. I joined to see something blow up. I’m not here for disappointment. Kayla zooms on the man’s face. His mask sits crooked on his head, “Marty, I hope we do blow something up, and to pieces, explaining why we’re here. We must make their digging machine inoperative. We can stop their work for awhile, or they close the mine.” Marty pinches his lips together, “Am I where I belong?” Kayla zooms back, “I say you are. We all in?” Marty and Mary nod their heads. “Kayla.” The camera swings to Andreas, “Everybody remember, when walking, tread light, no talking, and no

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